ETCE TC2K Course Outline – EET 205EET 205 - Semiconductor LaboratoryStandard Course Outline (Updated Fall 2005) Catalog Data: 205: Semiconductor Laboratory(1 credit). Use of electrical instruments to test and measure linear devices. Introduction to report writing. Prerequisite EET109 and concurrent: EET210.Goals of the Course: Semiconductor Laboratory is a required course for sophomore students in the Electrical Engineering Technology (EET) associate degree program. The purpose of the course is to teach students how tobuild circuits based primarily on operational amplifiers and how to usedigital multimeters, signal generators, frequency meters and oscilloscopes to test these circuits. In addition, students must learn to write well organized reports using a word processor. Lastly, they must learn to apply PSPICE for Windows (or equivalent software) to evaluate the potential performance of these circuits.Relationship of EET Program Outcomes:EET 205 contributes to the following EET program outcomes:- Students should be able to conduct experiments and then analyze and interpret results. (Outcome 2)- Students should be able to communicate effectively orally, visually and in writing. (Outcome 5)- Students should be able to apply creativity through the use of project-based work to the design of circuits, systems or processes. (Outcome 10)Course Outcomes:The specific course outcomes supporting the program are:Outcome 2:- Students will demonstrate that theoretical device operation can be achieved in properly constructed circuits.- Students will be able to construct breadboard or prototype circuits.- Students will be able to use standard electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, function generators, digital multimeters, power supplies, and frequency counters.- Students will be able to analyze a circuit and compare theoretical performance to actual performance.Outcome 5:- Students will be able to present an organized written Rev 2 1 Aug 2005ETCE TC2K Course Outline – EET 205engineering analysis on electronic testing of a circuit.Outcome 10:- Using both device theoretical performance knowledge and analytical skills, students will be able to design formal test procedures that exercise and test circuit performance capabilities to demonstrate relationship to required performance.Suggested Text: The following are suitable texts and/or references for this course: 1. Buchla, Laboratory Exercises for Electronic Devices, 7th edition, Pearson Prentice Hall2. Goody, ORCAD PSPICE for Windows, 3rd edition, Pearson Prentice HallThe instructor may need to supplement any of the above with notes and handouts.Prerequisites by Topic:Students are expected to have the following topical knowledge upon entering the course:- Basic arithmetic, algebra and trigonometry.Computer Use: Students are expected to use electronic simulation software (PSPICE, Electronics Workbench, etc.) to evaluate linear device circuits, and to gain experience usingword processing software to prepare reports.Laboratory Exercises: Weekly lab exercises listed below are from the Buchla. Exercise numbers are indicated. (This listing is provided as only a guide to lab exercises that might be covered in this course. All may be supplemented by locally developed exercises.) 1. Lab 23: Op-Amp Characteristics2. Lab 24: Linear Op-Amp Circuits3. Lab 25: Op-Amp Frequency Response4. Lab 26: Comparators and Schmitt Triggers5. Lab 27: Summing Amplifiers6. Lab 29: The Instrumentation Amplifier7. Lab 1: The Diode Characteristics8. Lab 3: Diode Limiting and Clamping Circuits9. Lab 4: The Zener Regulator10. Lab circuit design selection11. Lab experimentation design12. Lab software simulation (PSPICE or equivalent)13. Completion of write-up14. Class presentationRequired Equipment:The following is the minimum equipment required to conduct this course: - DMM Rev 2 2 Aug 2005ETCE TC2K Course Outline – EET 205- Dual-trace oscilloscope - Signal generator - Frequency counter - Dual-output, variable DC power supply - Breadboard and miscellaneous components - Windows-based PC capable of running PSPICE or equivalent software The following equipment is also useful: - Digital scope - Data acquisition system Course Grading: Course grading policies are left to the discretion of the individual instructor. It is recommended that the students complete a lab report for each experiment done. A final project is suggested by the student, paper designed, analyzed in PSPICE and a report submitted.Comments & Suggestions:- The same person should teach EET 205 and EET 210. - The instructor should blend calculator use and electronic simulation evaluations of circuits into laboratory reports. Course Assessment:The following may be useful methods for assessing the success of this course in achieving the intended outcomes listed above:- Student completion and instructor grading of experiments from laboratory manuals.- Student design and preparation of a laboratory testing procedure.Course Coordinator:Gerry Cano, Ph.D., Senior Lecturer, New Kensington Campus ([email protected])Rev 2 3 Aug